How to carry out replacement: Ignition Leads 1.8 GTI VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1)
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How to change ignition leads on VW Golf 2 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Ignition Leads on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Ignition Cable Kit : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change ignition leads on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 19/01/2021
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All the parts you need to replace – Ignition Leads for GOLF II (19E, 1G1) and other VW models
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Replacement: ignition leads – VW Golf 2. Tools you might need:
Pincers
Fender cover
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Replacement: ignition leads – VW Golf 2. Professionals recommend:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ignition leads – VW Golf 2. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 1984 Ignition Leads - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 1985 Ignition Leads replacement: free workshop manuals
    Disconnect the high voltage wire.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Ignition Leads on VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3 Cat 1986 by yourself
    Make marks on the distributor cap to indicate the installation order of the spark plug wires.
  5. Step 5
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    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Use pincers.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Ignition Leads on VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1988: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Be careful to avoid damaging spark plug wires.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Ignition Leads replacement on VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD 1989 - download illustrated guide
    Connect new spark plug wires to the distributor cap.
    Replacement: ignition leads – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the installation sequence.
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